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IBM
DVD-RAM/DVD-R
Drive
User’s Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under “Appendix E. Product warranty and notices” on page E-1. First Edition (September 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Contents Safety: Read first ....................v About this book ....................vii Registering your option ..................vii Installation and user’s guide................1-1 Product description ...................1-1 Software description ...................1-1 Installationrequirements..................1-2 Beforeyoubegin ....................1-3 Handlingprecautions..................1-3 Drive controls and connectors...............1-3 Installing the drive....................1-5 Step1.Open
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Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0..............C-2 Appendix D. Help and service information...........D-1 WarrantyinformationontheWorldWideWeb ..........D-1 Online technical support .................D-1 Telephone technical support ................D-1 Appendix E. Product warranty and notices ..........E-1 WarrantyStatement ...................E-1 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty.............E-1 Notices .......................E-11 Processing date data..................E-12 Trademarks................
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Safety: Read first Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Pr
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive: User’s Guide
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About this book ® This guide contains information on the IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive. It is translated into the following languages: v English v French v German v Spanish v Italian v Brazilian Portugese v Traditional Chinese v Japanese The guide is divided into two parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This section contains the product description, installation, and operating instructions. Part 2: Appendices This section contains information on the product specifications, problem solving, cus
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viii IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive: User’s Guide
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Installation and user’s guide This section contains the product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive. Product description This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes ® ® with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoder software for Microsoft Windows 98, ® Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0, and Microsoft Windows Millenium Edition (Me). In addition to this User’s Gui
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If you have an analog or IEEE 1394 capture device installed in your computer, you can use this software to record video from a camera. Note: MGI VideoWave does not support Windows NT 4.0 v Veritas Drive Letter Access (DLA) With this software, you can write directly to DVD-RAM and DVD-R media using the drive letter, as you would if you were writing to a diskette. You can also format DVD-RAM and DVD-R media. With DLA, you can drag and drop files, create new directories, or save files from any appl
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v Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels required for DVD authoring functions v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate v Optional stereo speakers Before you begin Before you install the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive, read the information in the following section on handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors. Handling precautions Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive: v Keep the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to i
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This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive. 4Open/Close button This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it. 1-4 IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive: User’s Guide
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Rear view of the drive Pin 1 1Reserved 2Audio-out connector This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter. 3Configuration pins These pins are used to set the drive configuration. 4IDE port This connects the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive to the IDE cable. 5Power connector This connects the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive to the power cable. Installing the drive Follow these steps to install the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive: Step 1. Opening the computer 1. Turn off the computer and all attached
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If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded surface, and place the drive on the antistatic bag. Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers You can configure your drive as master 1, slave 2, or cable-select 3,by placing the jumper over the configuration pins as shown. Use the following guidelines to determine the correct configuration for your DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive: v Configure the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive as a master if it will be the only device that is connected to
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay Attention: Be sure to use the M3 x 5-mm mounting screws in the option package when you are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might damage the drive. You can mount the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive horizontally or vertically in the computer. If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any discs that you place into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive will not be able to read the disc properly.
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Note: Some computers have a smaller connector that is incompatible with the included internal audio cable. If your computer has this kind of connector, you must purchase a new audio cable. 1. Connect the single-connector end 4of the included interal audio cable to the appropriate connector on the computer system board. 2. Connect one of the dual-connector ends 1of the included internal audio cable to the audio-out connector on the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive. If you have another optical drive in you
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Note: For full drive functionality, install all software applications listed in the browser window. 1. Insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the CD automatically starts, skip to step 5 below. 2. If the CD does not automatically start, click Start → Run. 3. Type e:/launch/.htm where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive. 4. Click OK. 5. Select your language from the browser page. 6. Select the software you want to install from the lower-right pane of the next browser page. 7. Follow t
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you must remove the media from the drive, turn it over, and insert it into the drive again. For convenience, double-sided cartridges are labeled ″side A″ and ″side B.″ Removing the disc from the cartridge You can remove DVD-RAM Type II discs from the cartridge for use in a DVD-ROM drive. Removing the disc from the cartridge Using the tip of a ballpoint pen, push and break the lock pin tab1.To remove the disc, use a ballpoint pen to push down on the cartridge-lid lock 2and pull the cartridge
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Precautions for handling Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches might impair recording and playback of the media. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean dust or other debris from the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep the disc out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.
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emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see ″Front view of the drive″ on page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray until you can remove the disc. Using the DVD Player software This section describes how to use and customize the DVD Player software. You can find current information on DVD Player software in the README file on the User’s Guide and Software CD. Before using the software DVMatics requires a compatible video dvice driver and IDE bus masteri
